Kevin Amorim · Kitchener-Waterloo Realtor · RE/MAX Real Estate Centre
Find your place in Kitchener-Waterloo.
Your first home, a move from the GTA or your next step up. Honest advice, sharp numbers and a local who knows every street.
Meet Kevin
Born and raised in Kitchener. Helping people buy here since 2019.
I'm Kevin Amorim, a real estate salesperson with RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage. Most of my clients are buying their first home, and I also help families moving from the GTA, newcomers to Canada, investors and luxury buyers across Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph.
I'm conservative with numbers. If a house doesn't make sense for you, I'll tell you, and if waiting six months puts you in a better spot, I'll tell you that too.
Free buyer guides
Start with your situation.
Free 2026 guides with real numbers from Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge.
Where to buy
Kitchener, Waterloo or Cambridge?
Average sale price across all home types, September 2026.
Source: Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®, September 2026.
Recently sold
Recent sales.
Sold4665 Lobsinger Line
Sold479 Trembling Aspen
I'll pull the recent sales on your street and walk you through a pricing plan, no pressure.
Book a free callWho I help
First-time buyers, families from the GTA and newcomers to Canada.
First-time buyers in Kitchener-Waterloo
Most of my clients are buying their first home. Before you make an offer, we go through what $550K to $750K buys here, the five programs that put money back in your pocket (the FHSA, the Home Buyers' Plan, the tax credit, the $4,000 land transfer refund and the new-home HST rebates) and what you'll need for closing costs.
“Kevin helped me buy my first home and later sell it, and I truly couldn't recommend him enough. He made the entire process feel so much less stressful and was always patient, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and easy to talk to.”
Families moving from Toronto and the GTA
We start with a free call to narrow it down to two or three neighbourhoods that fit your budget, your commute and your schools. You see each area on my YouTube channel with real sale prices, then we tour the homes in one showing day planned from the 401 side, and I help line up your Toronto sale with your purchase here.
From my sales this year: first-time buyers relocating from Toronto bought an updated three-bedroom bungalow in Heritage Park, Kitchener, with a finished basement, a big back deck and a detached garage.
“I reached out to Kevin as I was deciding where to live in the KW region. With a budget in mind, he was able to secure the ideal place I had in mind.”
Newcomers to Canada buying a first home
We map out what you can buy with your status, your savings and your income: who can buy, the non-resident tax and its exemptions, and getting a mortgage without Canadian credit history. I introduce you to a mortgage broker who checks which newcomer programs you qualify for, and I explain every step from your first showing to your keys.
“When we moved to Canada with my family we had endless things to worry about however looking for a house to rent went unexpectedly effortlessly because of Kevin. He is a real professional. He was guiding us through the whole process while always explaining in detail what is happening and what is the next step.”
“We never felt we were pushed to bid more for a house, he always did the research and guided us to bid on the fair price for a particular property.”
On YouTube
Get to know the region before you buy.
Neighbourhood tier lists, house-cost breakdowns and first-time buyer walkthroughs, with more than 290,000 views so far.
Questions
Questions, answered.
Straight answers to what people ask me before they buy.
Do you only work with first-time buyers?
No. Most of my clients are buying their first home, but I also help families moving from the GTA, newcomers to Canada, investors, luxury buyers and people selling, across Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph.
How much income do I need to buy a home in Kitchener-Waterloo?
About $139,000 of household income for a $650,000 home, with the minimum down payment, a 30-year mortgage and no other debts, at October 2026 rates. A car payment or other debts push that number up. My income guide shows every price point and the assumptions behind it.
Which areas do you cover?
Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge, plus Guelph. I was born and raised in Kitchener, and my YouTube channel has neighbourhood breakdowns for all four cities.
I'm moving from Toronto or from another country. Can you help?
Yes, it's a big part of what I do. My Toronto guide covers what your budget buys here and where to live based on your commute, and my newcomers guide covers who can buy, the non-resident tax and getting a mortgage without Canadian credit history.
How does a buyer pay a real estate agent in Ontario?
In most Kitchener-Waterloo purchases, the buyer's agent is paid out of the sale through the listing brokerage. Before we start, we sign a Buyer Representation Agreement that spells out what I'm paid and what happens if a seller offers less, and I go through every line of it with you. My guide to choosing a realtor explains the agreement in detail.
How do we get started?
Book a free call. We'll talk through your budget, your pre-approval and the neighbourhoods that fit, and you'll come away with a plan, whether you're buying next month or next year.
Let's talk
Let's find your place.
Book a free call and we'll go through what you can afford and where you'd want to live. I'd be more than happy to help, just let me know.